C4-Uncaster Farming, Saturday, May 18,1985
Beads have been used for
thousands of years as decorative
accents for clothing. However, it
was not until the mid-19th century
that beadwork, as a needle art
form, achieved the height of
popularity. In the Victorian era,
with its rich opulence, beadwork
was an integral part of
needlework.
One of the most recognized
pieces of beadwork done during
this period (and it still is an oc
casional “find” at antique shops)
is the evening bag decorated with
colorful beads. These beads were
made from many different
mediums such as glass, metal,
wood and semiprecious stones. The
bag generally was knitted or
crocheted, but continues even
today to be known as the “beaded
bag.”
A booklet by Rosemary Drysdale
titled Beaded Lace incorporates
the techniques of beading and
counted cross-stitch for an exciting
variation on both themes. To
purchase Beaded Lace, send $3.50
to MPR Associates, P.O. Box 7343,
High Point, NC 27264.
The following is a list of basic
materials needed to knit or crochet
with beads, and tips from Drysdale
for needleworkers interested in
trying their hand at beading.
Glass beads. It is recommended manufactured beads, it will not
that authentic glass beads be used, detract from your finished piece,
Other trims can be attached in the
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same manner; bangles, paillettes,
pearls and wooden beads.
Yarns. The most important thing
to remember is to choose a yarn
that will give the same stitch
gauge as indicated in the direc
tions for specific patterns, and that
will allow the beads to slide easily
along the strand.
Needles. Any knitting needle or
crochet hook that will give you the
required gauge.
Tapestry needle. A size 22 is
recommended to accommodate a
knitting worsted-weight yarn and
will slip through the hole in the
bead.
Although each design pattern
book gives directions and
diagrams, nere are a few pointers
that will help you to achieve
successful results.
If the design you are working on
takes only a small amount of
beads, do not thread the entire tube
of beads. Thread only the amount
that is required to complete the
motif.
Always secure the yarn, strung
with beads, by knotting it securely
in the first row.
Never end or begin a row with a
bead. You also might note that
some beads vary slightly in size.
This is because authentic beads
are less uniform than factory-
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To attach beads to a store
bought item, use a simple
backstitch and add beads as
you go. This technique will
enhance any "off-the-rack"
purchase, or can be used to
mend antique beadwork that
has damaged areas.
but may cause problems when'
trying to fit the needle through a
somewhat smaller hole. Simply set
aside an> beads that will not fit,
allow the needle to pass or use a
finer needle.
The care of beaded.garments is
important. Be sure to follow
manufacturer’s recommended
laundering directions on the yarn
label. Glass beads need no special
care, however, if machine washing
is recommended. Turn the gar
ment inside out so that the beads
do not the side of the washer. As
with any special needlework, do
not place directly in sunlight for
any length of time. The beads will
fade, as will the yarn.
Extension names “leader”
for 17 northeast counties
UNIVERSITY PARK - Neal R.
Buss has been appointed regional
program leader for the Penn State
Cooperative Extension Service. He
will provide leadership for county
staff in 17 northeast counties.
Buss, whose office is located on
Penn State’s Wilkes-Barre cam
pus, will work to unprove com
munication among county staff,
state specialists and state program
leaders. He will be responsible for
identifying areas within the region
that can be used to strengthen
education programs in
agriculture, community
development and natural
resources. He also will assist with
planning and conducting multi
county events, activities and
training.
The Eastern Lebanon County . . „ „
FFA chapter recently elected Llptltv 4 ’ ® olllnger:
officers for the 1985-86 school year. Not l treasarer :
The senior class nominated can- Mart:,, P ary
didates they felt would fulfill the
required duties. ™ plain ' Kelth Z,e g lar ; h»stonan;
Elected officers were Ted Zook, L r lamentoria!- Etzweiler
president- Kurtz, vice- P aruamentanan '
Buss received his bachelor’s and
master’s degrees in animal
science from Penn State. He
earned his Ph.D. in animal science
with Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University.
Buss was formerly employed by
the Pennsylvania Department of
Agriculture Bureau of Animal
Industries as an administrative
officer. He also was a research
analyst for the Pennsylvania State
Senate and House of Represen
tatives. As an assistant county
extension agent in Lehigh County
he worked to develop and im
plement 4-H and adult livestock
and dairy programs.
A native of Northampton, Buss is
a member of the Penn State
Stockmen’s Club.
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